Ruchti Chapman, Isabelle Marie-Laure

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2016 14 January 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has very strong values regarding her provision and maintains the quality of her provision effectively. She takes a thoughtful and thorough approach to reviewing her policies and procedures to address previous inspection recommendations and to continually improve.  The childminder plans a very broad range of activities to meet children's individual learning needs. She is skilled at reshaping activities to extend children's learning so that they build and practise their new skills. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.  Children build very strong bonds with the childminder who is very attentive to their care. This promotes their good emotional development.  The childminder has a strong commitment to ensuring children have a diverse range of opportunities to explore the wider world. Children benefit from frequent outings to local

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes does not give children sufficient time to think and respond, which does not fully support their thinking and decision-making skills.  The childminder does not always fully consider how to challenge children's learning even further using all areas of the environment, particularly for those who learn best outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 give children more time to think and respond to encourage their thinking skills  strengthen ways to promote children's learning experiences further, particularly for those who learn best outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play indoors and outside.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including incident records and action plans.  The inspector and childminder discussed the children's activities to evaluate them.  The inspector read letters from parents to gather their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her safeguarding training and knows what to do should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder evaluates her provision, taking into account parents' views and children's progress. She reflects on all aspects of her work and identifies well-targeted action plans to further develop her knowledge of child development. For example, she continually evaluates her play materials to match them to children's individual learning needs. The childminder undertakes regular training and this has a clear impact on her work, such as meeting the particular needs of boys' learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works very closely with parents to build strong partnerships to support children's learning and development. She gathers detailed information when children first start so that she can immediately plan activities which will interest them, and help them play and learn. The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements and completes comprehensive reviews of their progress. She identifies children's next steps in learning and shares all information with parents to help support children consistently. The childminder is a very skilled teacher and talks with children continually using a wide vocabulary, such as mathematical and descriptive language. She is very careful to involve children of all ages in activities and adapts discussions to suit their understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates an interesting learning environment indoors with a wide variety of good-quality equipment readily available to children. Children enjoy exploring and independently choose different play activities to set their own challenges. They clearly relish their play and are well-motivated to learn. The childminder introduces children to the natural environment during local outings. Children enjoy daily exercise and outdoor play. The childminder promotes children's independence and they learn to manage their own personal needs well. The childminder takes great care to follow children's personal care routines so that these are familiar experiences for them. The childminder is a very good role model to children. Children learn to listen to and respect each other. They understand how to take turns and cooperate in play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. All children achieve well within their expected stage of development and some make further progress in some areas. Children develop good skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380142 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 829658 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers her service all day from Monday to Thursday during term time, and during some school holidays. The childminder has Qualified Teacher Status and a level 3 qualification in childcare. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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